Job Description

At Coface we make trade happen everyday

Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.

With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.

Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter. We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.

Shape the future of trade with us. Join our Happeners!

• Drive new‑business acquisition from large corporates, multinational companies, and brokers, focusing on complex and high‑value opportunities.
• Leverage an established network of large corporate decision‑makers to identify opportunities in trade, receivables protection, and risk management.
• Sell solutions by diagnosing client needs, understanding supply chain and trade structures, and shaping value‑driven proposals.
• Lead end‑to‑end enterprise‑level negotiations, including with C‑suite stakeholders, procurement teams, and brokers.
• Develop strategic plans for large corporate prospecting and manage a high-quality pipeline aligned with annual sales targets.
• Collaborate with regional underwriting, risk, commercial, and product teams to craft bespoke solutions for complex accounts.
• Strengthen relationships with brokers to enhance lead flow and penetration into key industry sectors.
• Monitor market dynamics, client trends, and competitive developments to guide commercial strategy.
• Represent Coface at industry events, large corporate forums, and broker engagements to elevate brand presence

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Banking, or similar disciplines.
• 8–12 years of strong B2B sales experience, with at least 5 years engaging large corporates, MNCs, or institutional clients.
• Demonstrated success in managing long sales cycles and closing large, complex deals.
• Strong existing network and relationships with large corporates is essential.
• Prior experience in trade credit insurance, financial services or commercial solutions will be a plus
• Strong understanding of trade.
• Proven strategic thinker with strong solution‑selling capabilities, a hunter mentality, and ability to operate independently.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and executive‑level presentation skills.
• Proficiency in English; Chinese language ability to speak with clients and stakeholders is an advantage.

Additional Information

• Great place to work: central and modern office
• Opportunities to learn: budget every year for training, languages platform, e-learning platform, dedicated development program…
• Career opportunities: Opportunity to build your career (both locally and internationally) in a large global company, one of the world leaders in its field
• Health care